Congressman Trent Franks’ statement endorsing Pamela Gorman in tomorrow’s Arizona primary:

“I have known Pamela Gorman and her family for years and have long admired her work in the Arizona Legislature. Pamela is the type of leader that understands that we don’t only need to fight the liberal Democrats in Congress, but we need to make sure that our own Republican Party remains anchored by conservative values, as well. Senator Gorman shares my Christian faith and commitment to protecting innocent life, and reducing the size of government.”

Franks is one of the most conservative members of Congress and a member of the House Tea Party Caucus established by Rep Michelle Bachmann (R-Minnesota). Gorman is the only candidate in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District endorsed by an established Arizona Tea Party and has pledged to join the House Tea Party Caucus if elected to Congress.

According to Gorman, the Tea Party doesn’t just exist to fight the agenda of liberal Democrats, but also to keep wayward Republicans in line. “We have a lot of Republicans cutting deals to help their corporate and Wall Street friends,” said Gorman. “We don’t need Republicans with more friends. We need Republicans who will say ‘No!’ to their friends.”